Continuing the Chapter with Code, Forging the Future with Technology

Imagine: When your professional skills advance from "knowing programming" to "mastering architecture"; when your thinking approach expands from "solving problems" to "creating systems"; when your career development leaps from "technical personnel" to "core backbone"... All of this will become reality in the Software Engineering (Top-Up) Program at Qingdao City University.

In this data-driven intelligent era, possessing an undergraduate-level software engineering knowledge system is no longer merely icing on the cake but a necessary foundation for career development. Top-Up education is not only academic advancement but also the broadening of perspectives, capability enhancement, and career reshaping. As the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and big data are redefining the world, becoming a senior software engineer with systematic thinking means you will master the core capabilities to lead this transformation.

Why Choose Software Engineering?

Seamlessly Connected, Precisely Enhanced Curriculum System

We focus not only on knowledge point coverage but also on systematic capability enhancement. Through close collaboration with leading enterprises including Huawei, Haier, and Alibaba, we organically combine associate degree foundations with undergraduate advancement, ensuring you achieve qualitative leaps from your existing foundation, mastering full-chain skills from coding implementation to architecture design.

"Progressive Learning" - Progressive Deep Learning Mode

Here, every step of your learning builds upon existing knowledge:

• In the System Architecture Laboratory, you will learn how to design highly available, high-concurrency enterprise-level systems
• In the Cloud-Native Technology Center, you will master core skills in containerized deployment and microservices architecture
• In Software Quality Engineering Training, you will experience complete DevOps processes and automated testing
• In enterprise-level project practice, you will work with industry experts to solve real technical challenges faced by enterprises

This progressive learning pathway will help you transform from coder to architect within just two years, laying a solid foundation for career development.

Differentiated Professional Development Directions

Based on your career planning and interests, we provide diversified professional directions:

• Enterprise Application Development Direction: Delving into Java enterprise-level development systems, becoming core forces in large-scale information system construction
• Cloud-Native Technology Direction: Mastering cutting-edge technologies including containerization, microservices, and DevOps, leading technological transformation in the cloud computing era
• Big Data and AI Application Direction: Combining data analysis with intelligent algorithms, creating data-driven intelligent application solutions
• Full-Stack Development Direction: Integrating frontend and backend technology stacks, becoming versatile engineers capable of independently completing product development

Each direction is equipped with professional mentors and certification systems, ensuring your professional growth has clear direction and expert guidance.

High-Value Academic Credentials and Certification Endorsements

While completing your studies, you will have opportunities to obtain professionally recognized industry certifications:

• Software Engineering Undergraduate Diploma and Bachelor's Degree Certificate
• Huawei HCIA/HCIP Cloud Computing Certification                                                                                
• Alibaba Cloud Certified Developer (ACP)                                                                               
• Oracle Certified Java Programmer                                                                                           
• Software Designer Professional Qualification Certificate

These high-value qualification certifications will provide solid guarantees for your workplace competitiveness, opening broader career development opportunities.

Technical Competitions, Demonstrating Your Advanced Capabilities

Here, you will have opportunities to participate in various professional technical competitions, validating learning outcomes and demonstrating professional capabilities:

• China Collegiate Computing Contest
• Lanqiao Cup National Software and Information Technology Professional Talent Competition
• National University Cloud Computing Application Innovation Competition
• "Internet+" College Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
• Qingdao Software Innovation Application Competition

These competitions not only validate your professional capabilities but also serve as important platforms to demonstrate your strengths to future employers.

Basic Information

• School School of Computer Engineering
• Study Mode Full-time
• Program Length 2 years
• Degree Software Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering)

Knowledge and Skills

• Master core computer fundamentals such as databases, operating systems, and data structures, and possess system analysis and modeling capabilities.
• Proficient in Java/Python, front-end technologies, and common development frameworks, capable of completing standardized software development and debugging.
• Systematically master engineering methodologies such as requirements analysis, architecture design, testing, and maintenance, and possess the ability to implement software throughout its entire lifecycle.
• Possess engineering practice capabilities in database applications, system deployment, and continuous integration to improve system performance and reliability.
• Develop end-to-end development capabilities for real-world projects, focusing on Web development, microservices, and application system construction.

Message from the program director

Curriculum

Career Outcomes

Software Engineering (Top-Up) graduates possess broader employment opportunities and development prospects:

• Technology and Internet Enterprises: Inspur, Meituan, Hisense, Haier, and other companies — focusing on functional module development and system optimization
• Finance and Enterprise Informatization: Major bank technology departments, insurance IT centers — participating in core business system construction, progressively mastering industry knowledge and undertaking key module design
• Government and Public Sectors: Municipal-level information centers, smart city project companies — participating in government system and livelihood project development
• Advanced Study and Research Path: Entering prestigious universities for further studies through postgraduate entrance exams, pursuing master's degrees in computer science, software engineering, and related fields; or applying to study abroad at overseas institutions to expand international perspectives, with options for high-end R&D positions or returning to work domestically after graduation
• Continuous Learning and Enhancement: Combining work practice, obtaining industry certifications (such as PMP, cloud computing certifications), being active in technical communities, building personal technical influence

Clear Career Advancement Ladder: Junior Development Engineer → Intermediate Development Engineer → Senior Development Engineer → Technical Expert/Architect → Technical Manager/Project Manager → Department Technical Director (growing with capabilities and opportunities)